http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewforum.php?f=40
part of the guidelines....
seems to me a subie with welded rear diff would be a winner here and also easily come within the cost constraint. Although I bet if someone turns up with one, they'll make a point of picking a tough track....Cape York Miser Challenge 2011 Participant Guidelines.
As I have stated before, this is not an “event” so rules are not what these are. I think we have seen enough response in this thread to be satisfied that enough of us are keen to come together in 18 months or so to make it happen so since it was Phil and I that had the epiphany we have penned a few things that we’d like considered.
The only real RULE is that anyone who decides to participate does it in the spirit of the event. There is nothing to be proven, nothing to win and nothing gain other than the experience and the satisfaction of participating. No one will be checking for compliance or checking bank accounts for expenditure and no one other than the participant is responsible for his own enjoyment or safety. Phil and I are not offering a tag along, we just offer an idea that we reckon could be kinda fun.
The number is going to be set at $3000 but truth is, we don’t need a number. The real challenge should be to do it as cheaply as is possible. If it cost you $4000 and you have a trip of a lifetime then well done. If you do it for $1000, you are a legend and I will kneel before you (but that’s it, just the kneeling OK! My middle name aint Monica).
The idea is simple and could/should be a hell of a lot of fun. Buy a vehicle, the choice is yours, drive from Cairns to the Tip (well as close as we are allowed to these days) and back to Cairns via a yet to be determined route for as little money as you can. While I won’t make a 4wd only rule, I’d hope that most would get themselves a capable machine coz if we all show up in 75 model Gemini’s we may be in a bit of strife. Given the route that we have in our head at the moment I’d strongly recommend a 4wd or at very least a vehicle with good ground clearance and really strong recovery points.